And when the grain which they had got in Egypt was all used up, their father said to them, Go again and get us a little food.
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And Judah said to him, The man said to us with an oath, You are not to come before me again without your brother.
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If you will let our brother go with us, we will go down and get food:
Genesis 43:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 43:1 say?
Genesis 43:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the land was in bitter need of food.”
Where is Genesis 43:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 43:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 43:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 43:1 in?
Genesis 43:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 43:1?
Genesis 43:1 reads (BBE): “Now the land was in bitter need of food.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.